Dedication ceremony held for Chalmette Slip Rehabilitation Project
Port officials say the repairs will make the port more efficient and lead to hiring more workers.
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'In 2002, we were handling about 700,000 tons of cargo through these facilities a year. And now, we're up to 9 million tons a year in handling, and what that has basically equated to: more jobs, more activities, more sub-contractors, more vendors and more support with the community,' said Associated Terminals and Turn Services Chairman Gary Poirrier.
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